The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn, presents “Managing Pesky Plants and Other Pests.” The program will be lead by Donna Ellis, Senior Extension Educator in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at UConn and will be held on Saturday, September 28, 10 am to 12 noon at UConn Storrs.
Insect infestations, plant diseases, and invasive weeds can threaten our homes, gardens, and native plants and animals. These pests can adversely affect our quality of life, but so can the use of pesticides with their potential to contaminate food, water, and the environment. How can we deal with these pests in ways that are safe for our families, communities, and wildlife? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a concept that uses a multidimensional, science-based approach for minimizing pests and encouraging beneficial organisms using economically, environmentally, and socially sound methods.
Join Donna Ellis, Senior Extension Educator from the University of Connecticut’s Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, and learn about the basics of IPM. The program will begin with an indoor presentation, which will be followed by an on-campus hike seeking out pesky pests and putting IPM methods into practice.
The program fee is $10, $5 for Museum members. Advance registration is required. This program is for adults and children ages 10 and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For further information visit http://www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhcurrentcalendar.html or call 860.486.4460.
The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center are part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn.
For more information, contact: Natural History Museum at 860.486.4460